Wisconsin Lawmakers Criticize Colleges Over Cash Reserves

By Eric Kelderman

Last October, Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin, a Republican,
patted lawmakers on the back for a $108-million deposit into the
state's budget reserves. The money was meant to be a cushion for
the state budget during future economic downturns.

"As we continue our work to build a financially stable Wisconsin
for future generations, we have made the largest contribution to
the state's rainy-day fund in Wisconsin history," the governor said
in a news release.